Applications Engineer - MV Switchgear - Power Delivery Posted on:07/02/12 Job Number: xxxx13-xxxx-1-xxxx10 Add to Cart Email to a Friend Location: Nashville, TN Description: Application Engineer - MV Switchgear - Power DeliveryVolt Workforce Solutions is one of the top 5 Engineering Recruiting Firm's in the country, providing opportunities to work with some of Tennessee's leading employers.Volt is currently assisting with the recruiting efforts for Application Support Engineer to provide technical support for power management and delivery solutions for our client's ongoing project.This position is responsible for the interpretation of customer specifications, drawings, and power system requirements as they apply to Medium Voltage 'switchgear and/or Medium Voltage Motor Control Centers. Issues concise instructions via engineering systems to electrical/mechanical design and materials. Develops electrical bill of material, elevation views, layout views, control schematics an elementary drawings for customer specified equipment. Interfaces with field sales, customers, development, manufacturing, order services and materials during order cycle process. This position within the Order Engineering team in Smyrna, Tennessee, will be responsible for support of U.S. custom-designed medium voltage switchgear and control gear products that are manufactured in multiple countries around the world including the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and are supplied to customers all over the world. Requirements: * 15-20 years of experience Power System Engineering * Design Experience on Medium Voltage Switchgear or Metalclad switchgear 5 kv - 38 kv * Protection relays and relay auto throw-over schemes (prefer Sepam relay knowledge) * Creates detailed design of layout, elevation views and single line, control diagrams using the relevant CAD design and data management software. * Experience with Modbus, ethernet communications, utility metering, and circuit monitoring applications. * Demonstrate a knowledge of industrial standards (i.e., NEC, IEEE etc), quality and safety requirements. * PLC automation and controls (prefer Schneider PLC experience) * Ability to interpret basic front elevation, one-line, and schematic drawings * Strong experience using AutoCAD * Must be well organized, strong computer skills with AutoCAD, MS Office, Visio, Adobe, Microsoft Office suite, Power point, etc. * Application Engineer is expected to provide the highest degree of professionalism with minimal errors. * BSEE or equivalent with 1-3 years experience in the manufacture or design of power distribution equipment. Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer Type: Contingent/Temporary Duration: 365+ Days Payrate: $40.00 - $60.00 Hourly DOE Contact: Volt Technical Resources 15 Century Blvd., Ste. 100 Nashville, TN xxxx4 Phone: 615/882-xxxx Fax: 615/882-xxxx nashvillexxxx13@volt.com